Dense fog blamed for crash involving bus

A Sanilac Transportation bus was involved in a collision at Wellman Line Road and Brockway Road ealy Wednesday.

According to information from the Sanilac County Sheriff's Office, the accident happened about 7:15 a.m. during dense fog.

Deputies said the bus, being driven by a 48-year-old man from Sandusky, was stopped at the intersection waiting to make a left turn onto Brockway Road.

A southbound 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, not visible in the fog, struck the side of the bus as it was making its turn.

The was being driven by a 76-year-old man from Melvin.

A passenger from the bus was taken to McLaren Port Huron by private vehicle for treatment.

Dense fog and reports that the car did not have its’ headlights on are contributing factors in the accident, according to deputies. Alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors and it remains under investigation.

Speaker Township Fire Department was dispatched to aid in traffic control due to the dense fog.